HENRY AFFUL
Suhum
Summary
An enthusiastic, ambitious, and hardworking Biotechnologist with a solid research background, industry experience and teaching portfolio. possess the willingness to acquire much more Knowledge and skills in multiple fields of study. I demonstrate professionalism and the ability to work independently or in a team's environment.
I am interested in pursuing a career which comprises research and teaching, while maintaining my interest in public engagement in the wider STEM field.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RESEACHER AND MARKETING AGRONOMIST
GROCROWN WEST AFRICA COMPANY LIMITED
05.2023 - Current
- Engagement of farmers and agro-chemical dealers to help solve their challenges
- Creating awareness of the brand [products]
- Demonstration/Education on product usage
- Report writing.
- Developed agricultural plans for farmers, growers and ranchers.
- Analyzed data from field experiments to identify trends in crop yields.
- Organized educational workshops for landowners about sustainable agricultural practices.
- Advised farmers on best management practices that promote sustainability.
ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR
BROTHER T FARMS LIMITED-TWIFO PRASO
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Maintain contact lists
- Records keeping
- Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled report
- I helped maintain good human relationship among the workers
- Supervision
- Processed expense reports for staff members in accordance with company policies.
- Performed data entry tasks into company database system on a daily basis.
SERVICE PERSON [A.T.O]
COCOA RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF GHANA
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Data entries on word excel spreadsheet
- Field data collection
- DNA extraction and Nano drop quality check
- Polymerase chain reaction
- Sampling exercise
- Performed Gel Electrophoresis
- Engaged in field activities (harvesting etc.)
- Production report writing
- Allocations of work
- Supervision.
- Assisted research Scientist on their projects
INTERN
CROPS RESEARCH INSTITUTE (CSIR)
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Assist in the molecular laboratory work
- Helped in the Tissue culture activities
- Engaged in screen house activities
- Assist in media preparation
- Sub-culturing
- Assisted Research Scientist on their projects
- Sterilization of benches with 70% ethanol
- Sampling, PCR, Gel Electrophoresis and Gel Scoring
- Field activities such as planting, vine cutting, staking and etc.
Education
Bsc. Agricultural Biotechnology -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
08.2020
WASSCE General Science -
Suhum Senior High/Technical School
05.2014
Skills
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to remain calm and focus under pressure
- High level of Commitment
- Result oriented, creative and a good team player
- Manages and organizes work independently
- Effective time management and maintain a high standard when working
- Committed to meeting deadlines with desired results
Certification
- Transforming Leadership & Governance Seminar at KNUST
- Exit strategy summit 2020 at KNUST
- KNUST Entrepreneurship Clinic, 2019
- Agric-Biotech Student and the World of Work Seminar, 2017
Scientific Skills
- Undergraduate laboratory work provided me with hand experience, working in a small group
- Gel Electrophoresis
- PCR Techniques
- DNA Isolation and Quality Check
- Basic Laboratory Techniques
Languages
- English
- Twi
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Networking
- Football
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Undergraduate Thesis : Validation of candidate gene controlling black seed coat color in cowpea
- Key techniques used: DNA extraction, DNA quality check, polymerase chain reaction, Band Scoring, Gel Electrophoresis.
OTHER SKILLS
Software: Microsoft word, Excel and PowerPoint, Outlook
Volunteering
Tutor - Takeover Initiative Classes Feb Nov 2020 - Jun 2021
- Interaction with students on identified needs
- Ensure school and classroom culture
- Help them gain knowledge and understanding about the subject of matter.
Peer teaching - Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology 2016-2020
- Help colleagues understand concepts thought in class
- Help colleagues in doing assignments
- Interaction with colleagues to identify some challenges and help them solve
ILF - International Leadership Foundation (knust _ Ghana) 2019
- Part-took in agent of change activities organised by ILF to become a transformational leàder: our focus was on good sanitation and its important also helping reduce kids on the street to help them back to school
Timeline
RESEACHER AND MARKETING AGRONOMIST
GROCROWN WEST AFRICA COMPANY LIMITED
05.2023 - Current
ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR
BROTHER T FARMS LIMITED-TWIFO PRASO
03.2022 - 05.2022
SERVICE PERSON [A.T.O]
COCOA RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF GHANA
09.2020 - 08.2021
INTERN
CROPS RESEARCH INSTITUTE (CSIR)
06.2019 - 08.2019
Bsc. Agricultural Biotechnology -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
WASSCE General Science -
Suhum Senior High/Technical School